Alongside sermons which constantly refer to Bible centrality, while never actually explaining and applying a Bible text; the notion of multiple activities being Gospel centered while the actual Gospel is never presented and response called for annoy the living suitcase out of me. It’s like that old chestnut ‘Preach the Gospel at all times, and …
Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday (now generically labelled Pancake Tuesday). Which leads us into the season some Christians observe as Lent. Look it up somewhere to find the details. The evangelical wing of the Church (us) seems to be developing a growing fascination with practices which our forefathers (and foremothers) had the good sense to realise …
Holding on to this thought is helpful to guard against the notion that Christianity helps us live better lives and that Jesus is our life-coach. It helps protect us from preaching and teaching that uses Scripture for moralistic and therapeutic purposes instead of pointing us to Jesus. From Mark Altrogge at The Blazing Center. When …
Here’s a ten minute video excerpt from a five hour conference video presented by Paul Tripp and based on material in his book Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It. I found the book engaging and helpful when I read it last year. This material will probably turn up at mgpc sometime. Here’s a taste. …
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